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NHS pay deal: reopen talks with nurses, union leader urges government
Consultants’ better deal exposes injustice our female-dominated profession faces – RCN
How the new paediatric early warning system works and what it means for you
The system offers a standardised approach to responding when a child becomes seriously unwell
Focus on curbing exploitation of foreign staff, not immigration levels, minister told
Union and care providers call on government to take action against unethical employers
Nurses may see shorter working week if AfC recommendations approved
Scottish Government also considering pay changes and protected learning time
Consultants’ pay deal highlights ‘galling’ disparity for nurses
NHS nurses received the lowest public sector pay deal, with no promise of pay scale reform
Nurses’ views bypassed in higher-level staffing decisions
Data given precedence over nursing judgement at the cost of patient care, study finds
Evidence and Practice
Improving care for patients who experience miscarriage in emergency departments
A practice innovation to improve care and increase nurses' confidence in breaking bad...
How to triage patients in the emergency department
Familiarise yourself with the steps required when triaging a patient in the ED
How can I identify the signs of a posterior stroke?
It can be difficult to recognise the symptoms, but the BEFAST acronym can help
Enhancing the nutritional care of older people by recording actual body weight
A quality improvement project showed a simple intervention of relocating scales had a...
‘Corridor care’ in the ED: managing patient care in non-clinical areas safely
The unique challenges of having to care for patients in non-clinical areas
Supporting nurses in acute and emergency care settings to speak up
How nurses can overcome barriers to raising concerns with senior clinicians in acute and...
Features
What can nurses learn from patient feedback in the emergency department?
Listening to patients’ experiences, particularly after a negative event, can enhance care
Care for transgender people: how to create positive, inclusive experiences
The steps you can take to tackle health inequalities faced by trans people
Patient’s Choice award winners: The district nursing team that transformed my life
Janette Connor nominated the team for their holistic, compassionate care
Protect your well-being: how to stay calm when the world feels chaotic
Ways to maintain your focus and balance in the face of relentless grim news
RCN Nurse of the Year 2023: ‘We empower patients with choice’
Julie Roye’s determination to break down health inequalities has had an impressive impact
Famous names in praise of nurses – ‘the country should value them more’
Nursing Live speaker poet Michael Rosen among celebrities to express their admiration
Opinion
How working with non-nursing partners can improve your service
A collaboration with ambulance and fire teams helped community nurses respond to falls
So-called ‘corridor care’ is an uncomfortable reality in emergency departments
Overcrowding is forcing staff to look after patients in non-clinical areas
What you need to know about spotting and managing frailty
How emergency nurses can identify patients with frailty and improve their outcomes
Students
Could a dual registration degree in nursing and social work be good for your career?
Find out about the potential benefits and what to expect from an integrated programme
Nursing Live: what’s on offer for students and newly registered nurses
Access free sessions on placements, well-being, mentors, careers and more at RCNi’s event
Delivering mental health crisis care: what I learned as a student
Managing issues such as suicide risk as a sports event medic was invaluable experience
Careers
Narrative coaching for nurses and how it can help your career
Creating a narrative can be an invaluable tool. Find out more at Nursing Live
Midlife financial review: do I need one, and how do I do it?
Tips for nurses on NHS pensions, planning for future need and seeking financial advice
Safe staffing: how to report concerns, whatever your role or seniority
A practical guide to using ‘red flags’ to raise staffing gaps